This book inspired me to create my Top 10 best books list.Dostoevsky is such a perfect novelist, and this story might possibly be his zenith. Not onlyThis book inspired me to create my Top 10 best books list.Dostoevsky is such a perfect novelist, and this story might possibly be his zenith. Not only is he an astonishingly brilliant descriptive writer, but he also weaves gorgeous and poignant subplots that are easily as engrossing as the main plot. Some of my favorite characters from this novel aren't even the main characters (e.g. Alyosha's mentor, the monk). This was certainly one of those reads, that became a good friend while reading, and one which I was sorry to finish, because it tickled my brain in such an exceedingly pleasant way.I leave you one of my favorite quotes from Father Zossima:

Wow is this a well-written book!I was surprised to find myself frequently laughing out loud throughout much of the story (then bawling my eyes out neaWow is this a well-written book!I was surprised to find myself frequently laughing out loud throughout much of the story (then bawling my eyes out near the end). Louis de Bernières clearly delights in a clever use of language that remains easy, yet attention-grabbing to read.Just loved it....more